interdependent
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntədɪˈpendənt/
Definition
Mutually reliant on each other, where the survival or success of one part depends on the actions or existence of the others.
Examples
The global economy is highly interdependent, meaning a crisis in one country quickly affects markets worldwide.
In a healthy marriage, partners remain independent individuals while also being emotionally interdependent.
The software components are so interdependent that updating one module often requires rewriting the entire system.
How to Use interdependent
- interdependent with (prepositional phrase)
- linked in a state of mutual reliance with someone or something. — "The two departments are highly interdependent with each other regarding project deadlines."
- highly interdependent (collocation)
- strongly or deeply reliant on one another. — "Modern supply chains are highly interdependent, making them vulnerable to global disruptions."
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